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Oil Reserves: Proposed DOE Legislation for Firearm and Arrest Authority Has Merit

RCED-87-178 Published: Aug 11, 1987. Publicly Released: Dec 01, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the kinds of security systems in place at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), security clearance procedures, and the adequacy of the physical security system. In addition, GAO commented on legislation that the Department of Energy (DOE) proposed to grant firearm and arrest authority to SPR security personnel.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Energy The Secretary of Energy should request the cognizant House committees to revise the proposed legislation to make explicit the right to grant firearm and arrest authority to SPR subcontractor, DOE, and contractor personnel.
Closed – Implemented
Public Law 100-531, October 25, 1988, authorizes security personnel of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to carry firearms and make warrantless arrests under guidelines prescribed by the Secretary of Energy.

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ArrestsCrime preventionFacility securityFirearmsLaw enforcementProposed legislationStrategic petroleum reservesPhysical securityLegislationCrude oil